INDIA
Here are 8 interesting facts about Independence Day
On India's 72nd Independence Day, here are some things you didn't know
INDIA
President's I-Day Eve Speech Highlights: Let contentious issues, extraneous debates not distract us, says Ram Nath Kovind
Updates of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day.
TECHNOLOGY
Honda Civic facelift revealed; gets Honda's Sensing suite of safety features
The new Civic will get Honda's Sensing suite. The system is part of Honda's plans to add Sensing to all of its cars by 2022 and perfect self-driving cars by 2025.
TRENDS
India’s trade deficit sinks to over four-year low of $18.02 billion on shrinking imports
Weakness in exports of petroleum, drugs and pharma, engineering goods and gems and jewellery products weighed on the trade balance.
BUSINESS
Walmart patents technology that can eavesdrop on customers and workers in their stores
The new technology hasn't been activated in Walmart stores and Walmart is yet to reveal the timeline.
INDIA
Independence Day 2018: The evolution of the Indian national flag through history
In August 1906, the first-ever unofficial Indian flag was hoisted at then-Calcutta’s Parsi Bagan Square
BUSINESS
RBI says Kotak Mahindra Bank's preference issue does not meet dilution norms
Under the norms of the licence given to the bank, the Founder and Promoter Uday Kotak was to reduce his stake in the bank to 20 percent by 2019 and 15 percent by 2020.
BUSINESS
Vogo raises Series A funding led by Ola and Pawan Munjal
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that allows customers rent scooters for short one-way trips at various locations across the city.
INDIA
Independence Day special: A look at how things have changed for India in 71 years
Here’s a quick look at how India has changed since independence on key parameters.
BUSINESS
Rupee closes at 69.89/$ after falling to an all-time low of 70.08
At 70.08 per US dollar, the currency witnessed a depreciation of depreciated 10 percent in 2018 so far.
WORLD
Seattle plane crash: Experts baffled by hijacker's 'incredible manoeuvres'
Before crashing the flight into Ketron Island off the coast of Seattle on Friday, Russell said: "I've played video games before and I know what I’m doing a little bit."
CRICKET
Here's how former cricketers and experts reacted to India's debacle at Lord's
Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on England fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad. He urged Team India to be ready for the upcoming Test matches and perform better.
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol: Bulls make a comeback on D-Street as Sensex recovers over 200 points
The Nifty managed to reclaim 11,400, while the Sensex ended over 200 points higher.
TECHNOLOGY
Hero MotoCorp to rebadge Duet 125 as Destini 125
The scooter space is primarily ruled by Honda with the Activa 125 and Hero is far behind. But with these two new scooters in the market, Hero is trying to gain some traction.
BUSINESS
Explained: 5 reasons why the Turkish lira is falling
India is less vulnerable relative to other emerging markets (EMs) in terms of external debt and current account deficit. But if the crisis continues, it could hurt India.
WORLD
Android Pie’s latest update limits with Wi-Fi scanning for some network apps
Google has limited the frequency for applications to use the platform’s Wi-Fi scan feature, to increase the battery life.
BUSINESS
To ease pressure on airlines, civil aviation ministry may seek inclusion of jet fuel under GST
The proposal to bring aviation turbine fuel under GST is already before the Council. However, it has yet to be taken up for consideration
TRENDS
JSW Steel makes the highest bid for Bhushan Power; Tata Steel, Liberty House retain previous offers
Tata Steel’s offer stood at Rs 17,000 crore and Liberty House’s bid was retained at Rs 18,500 crore
REAL-ESTATE
Tier-1 cities record sales of 1.38 lakh units; affordable segment performs well
New launches recorded a growth of 106 per cent. Weighted average prices across all tier 1 cities remain stagnant
POLITICS
Uddhav Thackeray: Earlier media kept a watch on government, now its vice versa
He encouraged the media not to succumb to government pressure and take charge, adding that in a democracy people are supreme.
BUSINESS
An evening walk down Dalal Street | Sensex ends over 200 points higher, Nifty above 11,400; rupee recovers from all-time low
Gains were largely led by banking names as the Bank Nifty ended around a percent higher. Additionally, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, energy and IT names were the top gainers.
COMPANIES
Marvel in two minds about legal move against crypto startup's 'Wacoinda' plans
Marvel Characters had filed for extensions with US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) last week to seek more time before taking a final decision.
BUSINESS
EC prepares for Lok Sabha, state elections 'as per schedule'
BJP is considering to hold elections in at least 11 states which are due early next year along with the Lok Sabha polls
BUSINESS
Include initial coin offerings in new crowdfunding rules, suggests EU lawmaker
The new rules would require platforms to create a cap for crowdfunding efforts and follow certain securities laws.
